Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences
- Direction
- Prof. Juan Miguel Marín Diazaraque
- Deputy Direction
- Prof. Eduardo García Portugués, Prof. Stefano Cabras
- Language
- English
- Attendance
- On-campus
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Campus
- Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
- Applications
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☛ Places available: 40
- Departments
- Statistics, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
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Statistics, data, analytics. Three words that are shaping the future. Three topics in which you will become proficient in this master.
This master program provides a thorough training in the statistical toolbox behind Data Science. Deep understanding of fundamental statistical methods is emphasized throughout a combination of methodological exposition, computational implementation, and application of methods. Our target is to create self-sufficient data scientists able to tackle any modelling task by applying, modifying/developing, and deploying new data analysis techniques.
Most of the data science masters focus on applications of methods, i.e. on the how to apply, rather than on the statistical techniques behind them: the how to build. The defining characteristic of this master is that it provides the same weight to both components that define the all-terrain data scientist.
The master graduates will have the adequate training at the right time for this new exciting market. Additionally, top master students will have the opportunity to enter the PhD program in Statistics.
│MASTER IN NUMBERS
- ☛ The job market for data scientists has been rapidly growing in the last years and it is expected to grow even more in the future.
- ☛ IBM projects an increment of 28% of the demand of data scientists by 2020 and reports that a 39% of data scientist positions require a master or a PhD.
- PROGRAM
- SYLLABUS
This is a one academic year master (60 ECTS) offered in English. It is comprised by 39 ECTS of compulsory subjects, 15 ECTS of electives and a Master’s Thesis of 6 ECTS.
The master offers two pathways according to the future student professional interests: either mainly methodological or mainly applied. The first one places more emphasis in advanced statistical methods for data science, while the latter is adequate for those more interested in applications, consulting, and high-performance computing.
Each pathway is associated to five out of ten elective subjects:- Methodological: Simulation and Resampling, Time Series Analysis; Advanced Regression and Prediction, Biostatistics; Functional Data Analysis.
- Applied: Data Tidying and Reporting; Scalable and Distributed Computing; Network Analysis, Graphical and Hidden Markov Models; Advanced Numerical Methods for Data Science.
Course 1 - Semester 1
1st Term Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Mathematics for Data Science 3 C 
Probability 3 C Statistical Inference 3 C Programming in R 3 C Numerical Methods for Data Science 3 C 2nd Term Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Stochastic Processes 3 C Multivariate Analysis 3 C Statistical Learning 3 C Regression Models 3 C Advanced Programming 3 C Course 1 - Semester 2
3rd Term Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Bayesian Inference 3 C Nonparametric Statistics 3 C Perspectives on Statistics 3 C Choose 2 electives Simulation and Resampling 3 E Time Series Analysis 3 E Scalable and Distributed Computing 3 E Data Tidying and Reporting 3 E 4th Term Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Choose 3 electives Advanced Regression and Prediction 3 E Biostatistics 3 E Network Analysis 3 E Graphical and Hidden Markov Models 3 E Functional Data Analysis 3 E Advanced Numerical Methods for Data Science 3 E Course 1 - Annual
Master's Thesis Subjects ECTS TYPE Master's Thesis 6 MT C) Compulsory: 39 ECTS
E) Elective course: 15 ECTS
MT) Master's Thesis: 6 ECTS
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Graduate Profile and Competences
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Application
The request is made electronically through our application. Before starting the admission process it is important to consult the supporting information that we offer below:
REQUIREMENTS
According to the regulations established by Royal Decree 1393/2007, as amended by Royal Decree 861/2010, It is required that students are in possession of a previous university qualification (at least Bachelor's degree or equivalent), preferably in the training areas of:
- Statistics
- Mathematical sciences
- Physical sciences
- Informatics engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Telecommunications engineering
It does not exclude the possibility that graduates of other degrees may access the master's studies as long as they meet the aptitude requirements mentioned in the admission profile, accrediting sufficient levels of knowledge in the areas of Mathematics (Algebra and Calculation), Statistics (Probability and Inference) and Computer Science (basic programming skills).
Previous professional experience is not an essential requirement, although it will be valued positively.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
The student selection will be based on:
ADMISSION CRITERIA WEIGHING Academic record of studies access 50% Professional experience 10% Qualifications obtained in essential subjects to take the master 20% Motivation, interest and letters of recommendation 10% Others: awards, portfolio of works 10% Language requirements
You can check the language requirements of the generic language required to study for a Master at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.
Foreign students
Once admitted to the Master, foreign students with university degree issued by a higher education institution belonging to an educational system outside the EEES, must present, for enrollment, the diploma attesting equivalent training that allows access to postgraduate studies, legalized by diplomatic procedures, or “The Hague Convention Apostille”. More information about Legalization of Documents.
If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.
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Program Price *
Course 2018-2019
- Reservation fee: €450 (It will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master, and deducted from the first tuition payment)
60 ECTS in the first academic year:
- EU students: €4,800 (€80/ECTS credit)
- Non EU students: €7,200 (€120/ECTS credit)
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* The price of enrollment does not include in any case the rate of expedition of the Master Degree Certificate.Additional information
- You can register on the Master’s degree program when you have finished the application admission process and you have received your acceptance.
- When performing the enrollment you can choose between Full-time enrollment or Part-time enrollment.
- The email address which the University provides to the student upon enrollment will be used principally for communications with said student. For this reason, it is essential that it be actualized and periodically consulted.
- Failure to make payment shall result in non-admission or termination of enrollment according to that established by the University. In case of annulment of registration because of failure to make payment, Universities can demand payment for previous enrollment in earlier academic years as a previous condition for enrollment.
Universities shall not issue a diploma or certificate when a student has payments of any kind pending.
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Program course schedule
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Course 2018/19: classes will be taught during MORNINGS.